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New York - E-file Blocks for NY Driver's License

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For the individual tax return, the state of New York State requires either of the following for the taxpayer and for the spouse (if applicable):

  • the 9-digit driver license or non-driver ID information, or
  • indication that the individual doesn't have a driver license or non-driver ID.

This requirement applies to driver licenses or non-driver IDs from any state. An NYC Identification Card does not meet the requirement. The card must be state-issued.

If the taxpayer has a driver license or non-driver ID, the following information must be supplied:

  • The 9-digit ID number;
  • The issuing state;
  • The issue date;
  • The expiration date;
  • The first three characters of the document number (for New York State-issued licenses and non-driver IDs only).

If the license information is missing, you will see this message for the person in the return for whom it is missing:

Taxpayer - NY Drivers License must be Numeric and 9 digits in length.

Spouse - NY Drivers License must be Numeric and 9 digits in length.

If the 3-character document ID is missing, you will see this message for the person in the return for whom it is missing:

Taxpayer - NY Document ID is required if Drivers License or State Issued ID is from NY.

Spouse - NY Document ID is required if Drivers License or State Issued ID is from NY.

To correct the driver's license number, from the New York Tax Return Menu select:

  • Personal Information
  • Driver's License Information
  • Taxpayer Drivers License/State Issue Id Information
    Spouse Drivers License/State Issue Id Information - Select the person whose license needs correction.

To correct the document number, from the New York Tax Return Menu select:

  • Personal Information
  • Other Categories
  • Document Number from NYS ID - You will be presented with a field to enter the first three characters of the taxpayer's document number and, if applicable, a field to enter the spouse's document number.

Additional Information:

NY DTF: Driver license requirement: Information for tax professionals

NY DMV: Sample New York DMV Photo Documents (shows where the document number is fount)